Hot Dogs in Nashville

Frankfurters, franks, weenies, dogs, hot dogs. There are many names for one of America's favorite foods. And they're not just at the ballpark, butcher, or grocery store. Nashville restaurants are serving some inventive and satisfying sausages - for every connoisseur.

Opryland/Music Valley615-238-0687
For a dog with a Bavarian slant, make your way to Bavarian Bierhaus. Choose from Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst, Jalapeno Cheddarwurst, and a Bavarian Wiener - and order your Wurst on a Roll. Wash it down with a German brew and top it off with an apfelstrudel.Official VisitMusicCity Partner

The Nations425-293-7839
For a superb gourmet dog in Music City, head to Daddy's Dogs in The Nations. The New York, Chicago, Seattle, Music City (our favorite, of course), Big Daddy, and Lone Wolf dogs are all-beef hot dogs with locally-made buns. Daddy's Dogs began as a hot dog cart in downtown Nashville but they were so good, they expanded to a permanent location on Centennial Blvd. Try it. You'll like it.Official VisitMusicCity Partner

Germantown615-610-3384
The gourmet hot dog selection may only be available 10pm-12am, but it is worth the wait. A variety of 1/4 lb beef or pork links are served on buns with delicious and unique condiments. Official VisitMusicCity Partner

Downtown - Broadway615-251-1515
Situated on Lower Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville is Paradise Park, where you can get a chili dog or corn dog with a side of tater tots. Enjoy it all with a $6 pitcher and some live music.Official VisitMusicCity Partner

Germantown/Jefferson Street615-866-1621
At Von Elrod's, all sausages are hand-cranked in-house. In addition to the Poutines and Sausages sections of the menu, there is a dedicated Hot Dogs section. Whether you're a purist and prefer to stick with a simple stream of yellow mustard or you like to pile on the chili or sauerkraut, there are all-beef hot dogs for you here. Go a little fancier and opt for the prime ribeye sausage, Thai pork sausage, bratwurst, or lentil and curry vegan sausage. Get a soft pretzel to start and a beer from one of their 36 taps.Official VisitMusicCity Partner

Cori's DogHouse

West End/Elliston Place615-329-9444
Cori's has 38 signature hot dogs and 35 different toppings, so you have about 4 million different hot dogs you can try here. Stick to the 38 and try each one to get on the Wall of Wieners.

Hot Diggity Dogs

Downtown - SoBro615-255-3717
It's home of Nashville's Chicago Dog. Ingredients are shipped directly from Chicago and you can choose to have your Vienna beef, turkey, or veggie dog charbroiled or steamed. Throw in a side of fried pickles for good measure.

I Dream of Weenie

East Nashville615-226-2622
Just because it has wheels doesn't mean it moves. The modified VW bus from which I Dream of Weenie serves is permanently located near East Nashville's Five Points. All weenies are charcoal grilled and are available as premium all-beef, turkey, or tofu. Get a pimento cheese weenie or a French toast weenie (if you come for brunch on Sunday) and grab a spot on the lawn.